M106 mortar carrier
Appearance
M106 mortar carrier | |
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![]() M106A1 | |
Type | Mortar carrier |
Place of origin | ![]() |
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Production history | |
Manufacturer | FMC Corp.[1] |
Variants | XM106, M106, M106A1, M106A2 |
Specifications | |
Mass | 12.9 short tons (11.7 t) |
Length | 16.2 feet (4.9 m) |
Width | 9 feet (2.7 m) |
Height | 7.3 feet (2.2 m) |
Crew | 6 armour = 5083 Aluminum |
Main armament | M30 4.2in (107mm) mortar |
Secondary armament | M2 Browning |
Engine | Detroit Diesel 6V53T 210 horsepower (160 kW) |
Payload capacity | 88 rounds (HE, Illumination, White Phosphorus) |
Transmission | Allison X200-4 series |
Ground clearance | 16.5 inches (42 cm) |
Fuel capacity | 90 US gallons (340 L) |
Operational range | 250 nautical miles (460 km) |
The M106 mortar carrier was a tracked, self-propelled artillery vehicle in service with the United States Army. It was replaced with the M1064 mortar carrier.
History
The M106 is a variation of the M113 armored personnel carrier, the A3 version was an upgrade to the 120mm M120 mortar.
See also
References
- ^ Defense Industry Bulletin, August 1967, p. 33.
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